Self-advocacy is a person’s ability to effectively communicate and assert his or her needs. It is an effective tool, and people who self-advocate are more likely to experience success at work, at school and throughout their lives. Teaching self-advocacy to I/DD is especially important as they transition to post-secondary education and a competitive job market. Teaching I/DD how to take charge of their education and their lives can help them be more successful as they exercise their independence 

  EWF qualifications designs begin with working I/DD teaching our clients about employment opportunities. We also strive to integrate community involvement. The activities we provide in our programs are chosen by many clients and consist of job readiness, training, self-advocacy, person-centered planning, and community access. The structure of these programs allow folks to transition into competitive employment. 

 The inclusion for artists with disability in theatre shows equality between artists with I/DD. Drama can give our clients with disabilities a social life as through drama activities they have the opportunity to make new friends and make social interactions. This safe place can help our clients make real friends who accept them for who they are.  When the persons with disability feel that they are being included and accepted by the people around them, they will start accepting their own disability and begin to thrive in life.